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Capitol, campaigns, the administrative state.
Dissenter’s Politics desk tracks Capitol Hill, the White House, campaigns, and the administrative state. We compare how outlets frame the same story and synthesize one readable account with every source listed at the foot of the page.
Politics
Youlin Chen has languished in a CCP cell without trial for nearly two years while Washington refuses to make his freedom a condition of doing business with Beijing.
1h ago
Politics
After their Senate nominee quit over a sex assault allegation, Maine Dems pivot to attacking Collins over ICE.
2h ago
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A federal judge orders the release of Trump's deposited funds, while a separate $83M judgment still looms.
5h ago
Politics
Australian police chief ordered Kash Patel's 3D replica pistol destroyed — while Canberra fast-tracks AI datacenter approvals for foreign investors.
5h ago
Politics
The Senate Budget chair was the only path to reconciliation. Now the election integrity bill has no way forward.
5h ago
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Justices Kagan and Barrett ask Congress for millions in security funding while the federal government leaves ordinary Americans to fend for themselves.
7h ago
Politics
The Sunshine Protection Act heads to a full House vote, answering working Americans tired of the biannual clock change.
13h ago
Politics
Judge Kathleen Williams nixes settlement over leaked tax returns, refers DOJ attorney for discipline — same judiciary mute on Biden IRS targeting
23h ago
Politics
Hegseth launches joint prosecution effort as press howls about 'freedoms' it never earned to shield classified leakers
1d ago
Politics
The establishment cries scandal. The real story is who actually owns the government.
1d ago
Politics
The establishment lost a reliable vote. Now populists have an opening to break the McConnell machine.
1d ago
Politics
An 84-year-old senator fell unconscious and hid it for a month — and the Senate gerontocracy closed ranks to cover for him.
1d ago
Politics
Populists are holding the line on the border; leadership's answer is foreign aid and daylight saving time.
1d ago
Politics
An unelected California judge rules the White House can't attach anti-DEI strings to federal grants—overriding the voters' agenda again.
2d ago
Politics
Party bosses branded him a 'sham candidate'—then the state tried to erase him from the ballot entirely until the courts intervened.
2d ago
Politics
Two big payouts, zero savings—and the press calls it inspiration.
2d ago
Politics
Infantino says host-nation tradition dictates the move—critics see a political stage
2d ago
Politics
DSA-backed radicals just ousted entrenched House members in NY and CO. If Democrats take a narrow House majority, these socialists could dictate the agenda.
2d ago
Politics
Election integrity bill trapped by Senate tradition as House conservatives hold veterans legislation hostage for leverage.
2d ago
Politics
Kentucky governor demands transparency as 84-year-old McConnell insists he's "working" from his hospital bed.
2d ago
Politics
Girlfriend plays Windy City Smokeout while beltway media scrambles to frame routine meeting as a dressing-down
2d ago
Politics
The Gray Lady gets a grand jury summons over Air Force One leaks while Trump doubles down on the establishment press and the radical left.
2d ago
Politics
England's top striker hit the links with Trump while Britain bends its own laws just to watch a match played on U.S. soil.
3d ago
Politics
California congressman gets detained by settlers, returns home threatening the Israeli military — and hinting at a presidential bid
3d ago
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